Current Actors and Idols Enlisted in the Military

Military Enlistment and Discharge Dates

As many of you may know, South Korea requires all of their males to enlist into mandatory military duty between the ages of 18 through 35. Every male must take a medical exam to deem their health grade. Grades 1 through 4 can serve. Grade 5 are unfit but still serves as a public service worker and grade 6 are exempted because completely unfit.

Here is a list of Actors and K-pop Idols enlisted into the military with their release dates and future enlistments.

2017 Military Enlistment

Choi Seung-hyun better known as T.O.P started his military serves as a conscripted police officer in February 9, 2017 but was dishonorably discharged from the police due to charges for marijuana use. He’s currently serving as a public service worker and is due to be discharged on June 27, 2019.

Back in December of 2010, JYP announced that Taecyeon was giving up his American permanent residence visa that he acquired at the age of 10 when his family immigrated to the states. Taecyeon enlisted in the military on September 4, 2017 as an active soldier. In 2018 the South Korea Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon praised Taecyeon’s efforts to enlist during his congratulatory speech at the 15th Exemplary Military Servicemen Awards. Taecyeon is set to be discharged on May 16, 2019.

Brave Entertainment announced onFebruary 24, that Baram would enlist on February 27, 2017 to receive basic military training for four weeks. After that, he would serve as a public service worker for 23 months.

Soo Hyun started his service as a social worker on August 10, 2017. as quietly as possible. He is set to be discharged on July 18, 2019.

Kang Ha Neul

Ha Neul enlisted into the military on September 11, 2017. Through social media he broke it to his fans about his choice to enlist and his need not to have any fan meet ups before hand. Kang Ha Neul is set to be discharged from serving as a military police officer of the Republic of Korea Capital Defense Command on June 6, 2019.

Not much has been stated about Kim Soo Hyun’s activities in the military. His enlistment and discharge dates are October 23, 2017 – July 22, 2019.

Buffy

Buffy announced that he would be enlisting into the military on November 20, 2017 through Madtown’s fan cafe as well as announcing his departure from the group. He is set to be discharged on August 9, 2019.

G.Soul

On December 16, G.Soul’s agency announced that the R&B singer would be enlisting into the military on December 26, 2017. It was revealed that he previously applied to be a conscripted policeman, but later changed his mind to enlist as an active-duty solder. G. Soul is scheduled to be discharged in October of 2019.

Soohyun quietly enlisted into the military with just his members and family seeing him off on December 28, 2017. Soohyun will complete his duty as an active soldier and be discharged sometime in September of 2019.

2018 Enlistment

Baek Sung-hyun

Back Sung Hyun enlisted on January 2, 2018 and will serve 23 months as a member of the Korean Coast Guard.

Raehwan entered the 22nd Division in Geseong County, Gangwon Province on February 5, 2018. After his five weeks of basic training he will serve as full-time in the reserve forces.

Lee Hyun Woo

Rather than waiting for his draft notice, actor Lee Hyun Woo voluntarily enlisted into the military on February 19, 2018. Hyun Woo stated on his enlistment day that he was not worried and was really excited for some reason.

G. Dragon is the second member of BIGBANG to leave for his military service. He enlist into the Army on February 27, 2018 and is set to be discharged on October 26, 2019. During his service he was hospitalized after having surgery on his ankle; an injury that was acquired prior to his enlistment.

Dong Ha

Jun.K enlisted on May 8, 2018. Upon his departure, he shared a handwritten letter for his fans. In the letter he again apologies for the DUI incident earlier that year in February, stating, “…I have locked myself up in regret and self-blame everyday.” Jun.K further says that he hopes the man he is once returned to life before is one he and his fans are happy with.

On May 14, 2018 Sunggyu entered the training center of the 22nd Infantry Division. He wanted to enter as quietly as possible and didn’t stop for interviews but did wave to fans and saying thank you to them. Sunggyu is scheduled to discharged on January 8, 2020 from being on active duty.

Go Kyung Pyo

Actor Go Kyung Pro enlisted in the military on May 21, 2018 quietly at the training center of the 23rd Infantry Division in Samcheok of Gangwon Province.

Jo Yoon Woo

“Hwarang” actor Jo Soon Woo broke the news to fans about enlisting on June 19, 2018. The actor entered the training center in Gangwon Province to receive basic training before being assigned to his unit.

Wooyoung was seen off by his family and members at the training center of the 21st Infantry Division on July 9, 2018.

Jang Geun Suk

Actor Jang Geun Suk quietly enlists into the military on July 16, 2018. Since Geun Suk was diagnosed with bipolar disorder he had to enter the Military Manpower Association’s Social Service Training Center, following regulations that exempt them from basic military training. After five days of basic public service training, Geun Suk moved on to work as a public service worker. His discharge date is set to July 15, 2020.

Cube Entertainment announce the day, July 24, 2018, of about Jang Hyunseung’s enlistment as he wanted to enlist quietly, nothing about the location or time was announced. Hyunseung will serve as an active duty soldier.

Accompanied with friends, Jo Kwon quietly entered the recruit training center on August 6, 2018. After five weeks of basic training, Jo Kwon will continue serving as an active duty soldier until March 24, 2020.

Eunwang is the first member of BTOB to enlist in the military. He entered the training center of the 27th Infantry Division in Hwacheon Country of Gangwon Province on August 21, 2018. He is set to be discharged from his duties as an active duty soldier on May 20, 2020.

Loco was seen off by label mates and friends of AOMG Music on Feburury 7, 2019. The same day, Loco left fans with a new album as a see you later album. After basic training he will serve as a conscripted policeman.

On March 4, 2019, Key enlisted into the military. He posted a handwritten message on his instagram, thanking his fans and informing them he will return to them as a better and healthier version of himself.

Choi Minho is the 3rd member of SHINee to enlist into the military. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on April 15, 2019 and will be discharged on November 15, 2020.

INFINITE’s Dongwoo

On April 15, Dongwoo enlisted into the military. He decided to enlist quietly being sent off by friends and family. He originally applied as a police officer but did not pass and was enlisted as an active duty solider.

On December 21, Lee Gikwang’s name was listed on the Gyeonggi Southern District Police Agency list of successful candidates for their 363rd recruitment of conscripted policemen. On January 28, representatives of Highlight announced his official enlistment date to be April 18, 2019.

Kyungsoo or better known by his stage name, D.O is the second member of EXO to enlist into the military following Xiumin who just left in early May. His military service is scheduled to start July 1, 2019 and should last until January 25, 2021.

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Bree!

It says that G.Soul “later changed his [mine] to enlist as an active-duty solder.” ‘Mine’ should be changed to ‘mind.’

Yejin

I miss Lee Minho

diorminhyuk

Xiumin is leaving on May 7th this year.

Sakira Takari

Leo from VIXX is likely to enlist very soon, he’s only a few months younger than leader N. There’s been rumors that he doesn’t have to, because of something about being the son of a soldier not requiring him to serve. But he’s a healthy young male idol. He’s got to be well aware of the idols that DID get out of military service having their careers ended by hatred and condemnation, because it’s one of, if not THE highest honor to the country of Korea to serve in the military. So… Leo PROBABLY won’t use that out, if it means his career stays safe.

marlene

INFINITE’s Dongwoo enlisted on the same day as Minho from SHINee

Rea

I have a question:
If a kpop group disbands before the oldest goes into the military, do they still have to enlist?

fhfjfj

I don’t know if this is what you’re asking, but all korean male citizens that are not physically disabled have to enlist

Mela kyaa

I thought that the minimun you can entlist are 21 months. Why will some idols finish their military service in a shorter period?

Anon

The law changed at the end of last year they only have to enlist for 18 months now

Heejinsoul

exo’s d.o. has also enlisted as of today, 30 may 2019

Heejinsoul

so sorry it’s july 1

cntrljinsung

I just read this on twitter and it broke my heart. We won’t have one of the best main vocalist for a while. Damn!

QeeWee

Just wanted to let you know that 2PM’s Taecyeon and Super Junior’s Kyuhyun were both discharged meanwhile.